1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x2
The 1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x2 is a 183-hp V6 SUV with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,578 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 183 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 217 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The 4Runner measures 178.7 inches long on a 105.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,610 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,578 ($63,943 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.4-liter DOHC 24-valve EFI V6, cast iron block with aluminum alloy heads |
| Horsepower | 183 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 217 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.68 x 3.23 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive (ECT) |
| 1st Gear | 2.804 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.531 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.705 |
| Reverse | 2.393 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded (regular) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs, low-pressure gas-filled shocks, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link coil spring with low-pressure gas-filled shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.02 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.5 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 11.6 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in. (aluminum alloy) |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in. (aluminum alloy) |
| Tires Front | P265/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in |
| Front Track | 59.3 in |
| Rear Track | 59.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 44.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,610 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars